AMC demolishes illegal structures in Jamalpur following Gujarat HC order

Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) carried out a demolition drive in the Jamalpur area on Saturday, targeting illegal shops built on land owned by the Gujarat State Muslim Waqf Board near Kachni Masjid. Following directives from the Gujarat High Court, a team from the estate department, supported by police personnel, demolished 10 illegal shops in the area.

The issue came to light after allegations were raised that unauthorised shops had been constructed on land near Kachni Masjid, initially believed to belong to the Municipal School Board. 

However, investigations revealed that the land actually belonged to the State Muslim Waqf Board. The dispute escalated, leading to a petition being filed in the high court, which ordered the removal of all illegal structures.

The AMC clarified that the rented land has been returned to its rightful owner. The central zone’s estate department discovered that illegal shops had been constructed without approval, and rent worth lakhs of rupees was being collected from these establishments. After issuing notices, the AMC proceeded with the demolition to ensure compliance with the high court’s directives.

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